Monday, February 11, 2013

The Prince George's County Police Department is
investigating the murder of 71 year-old Geraldine Joyce McIntyre of the
1200 block of Chapel Oaks Drive in Capitol Heights.

On February 9, 2013, around 3:00 pm, police officers
responded to the 1200 block of Chapel Oaks Drive for a welfare check call. Upon
arrival, police officers found McIntyre suffering from trauma to the body. She
was taken to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Detectives are following up
on an investigative development which led to the description of a possible
suspect in this murder. That suspect is described as a black male,
5'7"-5'9", approximately 30-45 years old, with a slim build and dark complexion.
The suspect may have been wearing a dark brown or black leather jacket, black
skull cap, black pants, and may have been carrying a black bag.

Detectives will engage
community members and distribute Crime Solvers flyers in the Chapel Oaks
neighborhood this afternoon. Members of the media are encouraged to
attend. Public Information Officer Cpl. Larry Johnson will be on site
available for interviews.

When: TODAY
February 11, 2013

Time: 10:00 am

Where: 1200 block of
Chapel Oaks Drive

Capitol Heights, MD

Anyone with information about
this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s
Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may
call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to
CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and
submit a tip online.